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BV56 FYT

2006 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

48,937 mi
Last recorded48,937 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 FYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 48,937 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 48,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 47,874 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 46,806 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has reserve travel

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 45,660 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has reserve travel

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 44,259 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tracking Recommended

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size 175.65.R 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever has reserve travel

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 42,975 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel alignment recommended.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side edge (Size 175.65.R 14) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 42,975 miles

Exhaust system insecure Exhaust silencer hanger bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel alignment recommended.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side edge (Size 175.65.R 14) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 41,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 39,688 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Aug 2017 38,114 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 36,458 miles

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 27 Aug 2015 34,635 miles

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 21 Aug 2014 32,229 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Aug 2013 28,133 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 24,549 miles

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 3 Aug 2011 20,539 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 16,991 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 13,400 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C2?

Based on 965,161 MOT tests across 61,057 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,516
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
61,057
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38,269
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,833
Registration plate lamp not working 22,386
Direction indicator incorrect colour 20,787
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 15,873
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BV56 FYT is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2006 Citroen C2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 58,127 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 38,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV56 FYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Citroen C2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BV56 FYT registered?

BV56 FYT is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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